Slow cooker crock pot corned beef

Here’s a tender, juicy Slow Cooker (Crock Pot) Corned Beef recipe that basically cooks itself 🥩🍀

Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 (3–4 lb) corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
• 4 cups water or beef broth
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 3–4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1½ lbs baby potatoes (or quartered Yukon golds)
• 3–4 carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 small head green cabbage, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse corned beef under cold water to remove excess salt.
2. Place onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Add corned beef fat-side up, sprinkle seasoning packet over the top.
4. Pour in water or broth until meat is almost covered.
5. Cover and cook:
   • LOW: 8–10 hours (best texture)
   • HIGH: 4–5 hours
6. Add potatoes and carrots during the last 2–3 hours.
7. Add cabbage during the last 45–60 minutes.
8. Remove corned beef and let rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain.

Flavor Boost (Optional but Great)

• 1 cup beer (replace 1 cup of liquid)
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 bay leaves

Serving Ideas

• With whole-grain mustard or horseradish
• Leftovers for Reuben sandwiches
• Chop into hash with eggs the next day

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook the cabbage—add it late
• Slice against the grain for tenderness
• If too salty, soak brisket in water 1–2 hours before cooking

If you want an Instant Pot version, sweet-glazed, or no-veggies, meat-only version, just say the word 😊